Trafigura faces $577 million loss on alleged nickel fraud The company found that some cargoes it had bought didn't contain the nickel they were supposed to, and spent two months uncovering the scheme. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 9, 2023 | 8:03 am
Untreated seawater can produce green hydrogen – study Researchers have split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen. Staff Writer | February 9, 2023 | 7:22 am
Cobalt’s battery-powered boom has turned to bust While automotive usage is still rising, there’s been a sharp drop-off in buying from Chinese electronics. Bloomberg News | February 9, 2023 | 4:53 am
Future Mexican lithium tie-ups must give govt majority stake: LitioMx CEO President Lopez Obrador created LitioMX, formally known as Litio Para Mexico, by decree last August. Reuters | February 9, 2023 | 4:20 am
Africa gears up to keep more of the profits from lithium boom Lithium-rich countries, including Zimbabwe and Namibia, are trying to develop processing and refining industries. Reuters | February 9, 2023 | 4:14 am
Pilbara Minerals in very early stages of considering M&A Speculation has grown that Canada's Patriot Battery Metals may be an acquisition target. Reuters | February 9, 2023 | 3:59 am
Cobalt from artisanal mines key to global output, study says Congo accounts for nearly 70% of global cobalt supply artisanal miners can make up nearly 20% of the country's output when prices are high. Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 8:41 am
General Motors competes for stake in Vale’s base metals unit Automakers have been stepping up efforts to lock in supplies of nickel and copper. Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 8:31 am
Anglo American to take up 9.9% of Canada Nickel for $18 million Anglo will provide technology expertise to the Crawford project in Ontario. Staff Writer | February 8, 2023 | 6:52 am
